How 287(g) Expansion Fuels Mass Deportations

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of 287(g) expansion on mass deportations, featuring an article by Jessica Pishko.

In this episode of Inform Your Resistance, Koki reads “ Florida Is the ‘Tip of the Spear:’ How 287(g) Expansion Fuels Mass Deportations ” by Jessica Pishko, as part of our ongoing From the Archives series. From the Archives features those must read and, now, must listen to pieces from PRA’s more than 40 years of publishing. This article was published in the Fall 2025 issue of The Public Eye magazine. Resources "The Unchecked Power Of Sheriffs ," Fresh Air, 2024.

People in this episode

Host: Koki

Topics covered

• mass deportations
• 287(g) expansion
• immigration policy
• law enforcement
• Florida

Keywords

• 287(g)
• mass deportations
• immigration
• Florida
• law enforcement
• sheriffs
• Political Research Associates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Political Research Associates, Fresh Air

Books & works: Florida Is the ‘Tip of the Spear:’ How 287(g) Expansion Fuels Mass Deportations, The Public Eye, The Unchecked Power Of Sheriffs

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